How far is Smoke Rise, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Smoke Rise, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smoke Rise and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smoke Rise and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crosshill Trail
1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail
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Turn right onto Ridge Trail
573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail
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Continue on Ridge Trail
706 ft · 35 sec · Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto Scenic Trail
987 ft · 48 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right
1112 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
555 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smoke Rise and Tuscaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smoke Rise to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Smoke Rise and 43.2 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Bessemer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Helena City Hall
Hoover Police Department (City Hall)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bessemer.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smoke Rise and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 63.87 mi (102.79 km).
#1 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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